Life, Death and Everything in Between...

It’s amazing how cyclical time is. We’re born powerless, and for many, life ends the same way. I’ve seen countless newborns being fed by their parents, and I’ve also seen parents being fed by their children.

I recently witnessed the latter with a good friend of mine and his dad. The old man is 74, and while some are still fully functional at that age, he’s in serious trouble. Years of excessive drinking and smoking have left him in a highly deteriorated state.

When I last saw him before today’s hospital visit, he was barely standing. I brought him some food, and two days later, his son flew in from abroad to take him to the hospital. Now, he can’t even eat by himself.

The human body is a magnificent machine, but when it’s abused to this extent, the level of decay is unimaginable. We take our health for granted, and that’s a massive mistake.

Some are luckier than others when it comes to immunity, physical endurance, and tolerance to harmful substances. But someone who’s mindful of their diet and well-being can easily surpass those with good genetics but poor self-care.

And that’s why so many elderly people end up being fed by their children instead of staying active and enjoying time with their grandkids. I don’t have a family yet—I’m not married and don’t have kids—but I do think about old age from time to time. And when I do, I feel proud of myself for hitting the gym and doing my best to stay in shape.

A few conscious choices, made at the right time, can lead to lifelong healthy habits—the difference between spending your retirement years in a care facility or living independently, taking care of yourself.

We’re all going to die at some point, but becoming a burden in old age is something most of us can avoid by choosing healthy habits over instant gratification. Staying on the right track isn’t impossible, but it’s not easy either.

It’s all about choices and self-love. Some mistakenly believe that indulging in vices, drinking all day, and neglecting their health is self-love. But in reality, true self-love is found in moderation and self-control.

We are born powerless, fed by our parents for the first few years, and for some, life comes full circle—they end up powerless again, relying on their children. And more often than not, it’s simply a matter of choice.

Rarely does life force us into bad decisions. Yet, we make them anyway. So damn often…

Thanks for your attention,
Adrian